Investigation reveals Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire started by child
KARACHI: Twelve days after the devastating fire at Gul Plaza shopping center in Karachi, authorities reported on Wednesday that the incident was accidentally triggered by...
Free local transport announced for Basant
LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalized a free transport plan for Lahore’s Basant festivities, enabling citizens to travel without cost on Metro Buses, Orange Line...
Gold and silver prices reach new peaks in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices skyrocketed to record highs in international and local markets on Wednesday, with gold per tola in Pakistan jumping by Rs21,100...
One dead, one injured as racing cars hit motorcyclists in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A tragic late-night traffic accident near Jinnah Garden on a highway in Islamabad claimed the life of one individual and left another seriously injured....
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
WEB DESK: Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday when his chartered aircraft crashed in flames. Visuals showed smoke rising from the wreckage...
Researchers Find 149M Login Credentials Exposed in Open Database
WEB DESK: A data leak has exposed usernames, passwords, and personal details of nearly 149 million users across Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, TikTok, Binance, and...
CTD kills 10 terrorists in Pishin operation
QUETTA: During an intelligence-based operation in the Pishin district, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel neutralized 10 terrorists, while 10 CTD officers sustained injuries in the...
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India Raises Alarm in India and Region
WEB DESK: A deadly Nipah virus outbreak, deemed more lethal than COVID-19, has prompted emergency measures in India, raising public health alarms and jeopardizing the...
Gold prices dip slightly in Pakistan amid global decline
KARACIH: Gold prices experienced a decline in both international and domestic markets on Tuesday, whereas silver prices saw an upward trend. In the international bullion...
President Zardari signs off on domestic violence bill
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has enacted a groundbreaking domestic violence law, criminalizing physical abuse, intimidation, and threats of second marriage against a spouse. This...
Pakistan to finalize World Cup participation in India soon
WEB DESK: Pakistan is expected to make a final decision in the coming days regarding its cricket team’s participation in the T20 World Cup in...
SBP holds key rate at 10.5%
KARACHI: In its initial meeting of 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) opted to maintain the policy rate...
Gunmen open fire at soccer field in Mexico, killing at least 11
WEB DESK: A group of armed assailants opened fire at a soccer field in the Mexican city of Salamanca, killing 11 people and injuring 12...
Search operation at Gul Plaza enters in final stages, authorities set to seal the building
KARACHI: The search operation after the tragic Gul Plaza fire in Karachi is nearing its end, with authorities set to seal the unstable building today....
Gold prices in Pakistan hit a new all-time high: January 26, 2026
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan and globally surged to record highs on Monday. International gold prices exceeded $5,000 per ounce for the first...
Attack on police vehicle in Bannu foiled, two militants killed
BANNU: A police patrol in Bannu came under attack on Monday, leading to a gun battle that resulted in the deaths of two militants. In...
Fraud case, Islamabad court cancels ex-ISI chief Faiz Hamid’s brother’s bail
ISLAMABAD: A special judge of the central court in Islamabad dismissed the bail of Najaf Hamid, the brother of former spy chief Faiz Hamid, in...
Islamabad Court Hands 17-Year Sentences to Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha in tweets case
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad district court has sentenced Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to seventeen years’ imprisonment each in a case related to controversial social...
Sindh government allocates Rs21 billion for Karachi road and infrastructure upgrades
KARACHI: The Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has sanctioned over Rs21 billion to upgrade Karachi’s roads and infrastructure. A key meeting focusing on...
Six missing after landslide hits New Zealand campsite
WEB DESK: Two teenagers were among six individuals still unaccounted for following a devastating landslide at a bustling campground on New Zealand’s North Island, authorities...
Gul Plaza tragedy: 67 bodies recovered, 77 still missing
KARACHI: The catastrophic fire incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi has reached its final stages, with authorities raising concerns over the rapidly deteriorating condition of...
Gold hits record Rs514,662 per tola
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan and globally surged to record highs on Friday. Driven by central bank purchases and geopolitical tensions, both metals...
Lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha detained by police in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Human rights advocate and lawyer Imaan Mazari, daughter of former PTI leader Shireen Mazari, along with her husband Hadi Ali Chatha, was taken into...
Gul Plaza fire day 6 : Death toll exceeds 60, Identification of Victims Continues
KARACHI: The catastrophic fire and collapse at Gul Plaza continues to dominate headlines, with rescue authorities reporting dozens of fatalities and cautioning that the death...
Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump launched his board of peace on Thursday, initially aimed at ending the Gaza conflict but now envisioned with a...
Babar Azam ends BBL 15 stint with the Sixers to join Pakistan’s team camp
WEB DESK: Pakistan star Babar Azam has concluded his Big Bash League (BBL) stint early to join the national team for the Australia series. The...
Gold prices see slight decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices experienced a decline on Thursday, slipping below the peaks reached just a day earlier in both global and local markets....
Gul Plaza fire: multiple bodies recovered from single shop, death toll rises to 61
KARACHI: The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire has risen to 61 following the discovery of multiple bodies in a single shop during rescue...
Sialkot Stallionz officially enters the PSL arena
WEB DESK: Owner Kamil Khan shared the announcement on X, calling it a proud moment and expressing excitement to join Pakistan’s premier cricket league. With...
Israel’s wanted war criminal Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’
WEB DESK: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite facing an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, has agreed to...
Gold prices in Pakistan surpass Rs 500,000 mark for the first time in history
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan and international markets surged to historic levels on Wednesday, marking one of the most significant increases in history....
Gul Plaza Tragedy day 4; Death toll rises to 33
KARACHI: As of Wednesday, the death toll from the tragic fire at Gul Plaza has climbed to at least 33, with rescue teams continuing their...
Shoaib Malik bids farewell to PSL
ISLAMABAD: Legendary Pakistani cricketer and former captain Shoaib Malik has officially announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Through a message shared on...
Gold prices hit historic high in global and local markets
KARACHI: Gold prices surged to record highs in both international and domestic markets on Tuesday, driven by strong global gains. In the international bullion market,...
Gul Plaza tragedy day 3: Death toll climbs to 26, with over 70 still missing
KARACHI: The Gul Plaza tragedy in Karachi has entered its third day, with rescue teams still recovering victims under perilous conditions. Officials report the death...
Five militants killed in CTD operation near Quetta
QUETTA: In a counter-terrorism effort, five militants were neutralized during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). The operation was initiated following...
Gul Plaza tragedy: 15 more bodies recovered, toll mounts to 23
KARACHI: A catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road has plunged the city into distress. Authorities report that the inferno, which erupted on...
Blast in Afghan capital leaves two Chinese citizens critically injured
WEB DESK: A deadly blast at a restaurant in central Kabul on Monday caused multiple casualties, leaving two Chinese citizens critically injured. The explosion occurred...
IMF projects Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.2%, falling short of Govt target
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its latest World Economic Outlook, highlighting significant gaps between Pakistan’s official economic goals and forecasts from global...
Court Extends Interim Bail of Ducky Bhai’s Wife Aroob Jatoi Until February 4
LAHORE: A sessions court on Monday extended the interim bail of Aroob Jatoi, wife of popular YouTuber Ducky Bhai, in a case concerning the promotion...
Gul Plaza incident: Sindh CM announces Rs10 million in compensation for victims’ families
KARACHI: The Sindh government announced Rs10 million in financial aid for the families affected by the Gul Plaza fire tragedy. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad...
Gold prices hit all-time high in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan and worldwide saw a significant surge on Monday, setting a new record high for the precious metal. As...
Clash Among Rebel Groups in Colombia Leaves Nearly 27 Dead
WEB DESK: A clash between rival leftist rebel groups in Colombia’s Amazon has left 27 dead, the groups split from the FARC guerrilla force after...
High-speed train collision in southern Spain kills at least 24
WEB DESK: A high-speed train derailment in southern Spain on Sunday near Adamuz, Cordoba, caused a devastating collision with an oncoming train, killing at least...
Gul plaza fire extinguished: Death toll rises to 14
Karachi: The catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza required over 33 hours before responders could bring the situation under control. The disaster left a harrowing toll,...
Massive fire breaks out at Karachi Port’s KICT terminal, engulfing 20 containers in flames
KARACHI: A massive fire erupted at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) on Friday, engulfing 20 containers and halting operations for two ships. The blaze, suspected...
ECP suspends 32 NA members for not submitting asset declarations
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken action against 32 members of the National Assembly (NA) by suspending their memberships due to their...
Gold price in Pakistan remains stable
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan held steady on Friday following a notable surge the previous day. As reported by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
NA appoints Mahmood Achakzai as opposition leader after months of delay
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly, the lower chamber of parliament, appointed Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the leader of the opposition on Friday, marking the end of...
Tickets for Pak VS Australia T20I series to go on sale from 16 January
WEB DESK: Tickets for the highly anticipated Pakistan vs Australia T20I series will be available for purchase online starting 16 January, as announced by the...